The high plateaus of Myanmar’s Shan State are most well-known for Inle Lake, which draws a sizeable number of tourists each year. Shan State is quite large, covering more land area than any other state in the country. Bordering China, Laos and Thailand, this region is home to numerous ethnic minorities, adding layers to Shan State’s cultural diversity.
At first glance, Shan State may not seem to offer much for families with children. The country's infrastructure doesn't specialise in modern theme parks and playgrounds and parents would do well to pack a few games or toys to keep younger children engaged. Even so, there are plenty of ways to get children involved in local activities, and children visiting Myanmar are in a fantastic position to learn about local customs and culture.
Moe-Byae Festival: this three-day festival occurs on the full moon of the Burmese month of Pyatho. The highlight of this traditional festival is a crossbow competition.
Shan State offers tourists an impressive selection of sites to explore. Attractions include Buddhist temples and pagodas, as well as Inle Lake and its canals. It's possible to organise treks that incorporate some of the major sites on an overland journey. In each town or village, most sites can be visited on foot.
Myanmar's Mandalay International Airport, while opulent and impressively modern, is not the usual gateway for inbound international visitors. However, it is possible to arrive here on a connecting flight from Chiang Mai, Thailand. Mandalay International Airport is the only airport in Myanmar with direct connections to airstrips in Shan State.
Banks: 08:00 to 16:30, Monday to Friday
Post Offices: 09:30 to 15:30, Monday to Friday
Government Offices: 08:00 to 16:30, Monday to Friday
Business Centres: 08:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday
Shops: 09:30 to 18:00, daily
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